Key details
- Date: 15 April - 20 May 2024
- Sessions: Mondays: 10am - 12pm
- No. sessions: 5
- Venue: Online Courses, Nottingham
- For ages: 19+
- Group size: 5 - 15
- Cost: FREE - £30
About this course
Art Explored aims to arrive at a historical understanding of the origins, meaning and purpose of art and artefacts from a different periods in time.
We will explore the circumstances of their making, their makers, the media used, the functions of the images and objects, their critical reception and – not least – their subsequent history.
In this course we will explore the works of Renaissance artists to abstract art. What made these artists; photographs; sculptures and paintings so exceptional, that we still admire them today, and will continue to do so for many years?
Why are they so enduring?
What is the meaning, if behind certain famous works of art?
We will also consider how art is perceived today.
After studying this course, you should be able to:
- Be aware of the history of art and culture pertaining to different great paintings and master pieces
- Understand how great art challenges the viewer, and the artists, in historical context
- Start to develop skills in critical visual analysis based on the study of selected images of historical and abstract art
Suggested Reading for the course
- Sister Wendy's 1000 Masterpieces by Wendy Beckett
Not running 6th May due to Bank Holiday
As this course is online, a suitable device such as laptop, smart phone, tablet or computer will be required to access the course. Zoom will be used for the live sessions and the link will be sent to you once your enrolment has been completed.
Booking your place and fee information
If you are in receipt of certain benefits you will be offered the course for free, however if you have a financial barrier which may prevent you from enrolling on the course please visit our webpage for further information https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/skills-learning/funding-your-courses/
To secure your place on the course BOTH the following must be done:
- Complete the EVENTBRITE BOOKING.
- Complete our INSPIRE ONLINE ENROLMENT FORM for each person attending the course.
You should be redirected to the Inspire Online Enrolment Form after completing the Eventbrite booking. If you are not redirected, please use the link supplied in the Eventbrite booking confirmation email.
To book and enrol on one of our courses, you must have been living in England and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years.
Some exceptions may apply if you are living in England with evidence of the right to remain and are from an EEU/EEAU country (completion of a questionnaire will be required).
As we no longer receive funding for our ESFA-funded courses for learners living in the devolved areas listed below, full cost fees would apply to these courses if you live in these areas:
- Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield
- Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
- Greater London
- Greater Manchester
- Liverpool City Region
- Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland
- Tees Valley
- West of England
- West Midlands
- West Yorkshire
Any questions?
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Book your place
Visit the Inspire website for full details and booking options
